Mazda 2008 Speed 3 Specifications download pdf (Page 113)

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Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than 56

km/h (35 mph), and do not allow

anyone to stand behind a wheel when

pushing the vehicle:

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning

the wheels at high speed is

dangerous. The spinning tire could

overheat and explode. This could

cause serious injuries.

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine

overheating, transaxle failure, and

tire damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from

snow, sand or mud, depress the

accelerator slightly and slowly move the

shift lever from 1 (D) to R.

Winter Driving

l

Carry emergency gear, including tire

chains, window scrape r, flares, a small

shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag

of sand or salt.

Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to

perform the follow ing precautions:

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Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in

the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21.

l

Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold

reduces battery capacity.

l

Inspect the ignition system for damage

and loose connections.

l

Use was her fluid made with

antifreeze―but don't use engine

coolant antifreeze for washer fluid

(page 8-27).

l

Don't use the parking brake in freezing

weather as the parking brake may

freeze. Instead, shift to P with an

automatic transaxle and to 1 or R with

a manua l transaxle. Block the rear

wheels.

qSnow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels

Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)

while driving with snow tires. Inflate

snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

2

, 4.3 psi)

more than recommended on the tire

pressure label (driver's door frame), but

never more than the maximum cold-tire

pressure shown on the tires.

Your vehicle is originally equipped with

all season radials designed to be used all

year around. In some extreme climates

you may find it necessary to replace them

with snow tires during the winter months

to further improve traction on snow and

ice covered roads.

Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

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